Great Britain takes third at ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Team Great Britain achieved third place in the medal standings at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City, marking the start of their Olympic qualification campaign. Performance director Tom Duggan expressed pride in the team’s efforts, highlighted by Joe Clarke's gold in men's kayak cross and additional medals from Sam Leaver, Lois Leaver, Adam Burgess, and Kimberley Woods. The competition serves as a precursor to the 2028 Olympic Games to be held at the same venue. Duggan noted the challenging conditions faced by athletes, emphasizing the importance of these performances in building confidence.
- •Great Britain finishes third in medals at ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.
- •Joe Clarke wins gold in men's kayak cross.
- •Sam Leaver and Lois Leaver earn bronze in kayak cross events.
- •Championships held in Oklahoma City, venue for 2028 Olympic Games.
- •Conditions were challenging for athletes and coaches during the competition.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Paddle UK chief hails GB start to LA28 qualification
- 10:35 AMBBC Sport — Paddle UK chief hails GB start to LA28 qualification
"The British team start their Olympic qualification campaign with third place in the medal table at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City.
"The British team start their Olympic qualification campaign with third place in the medal table at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 10:35 AMPaddle UK chief hails GB start to LA28 qualification
The British team start their Olympic qualification campaign with third place in the medal table at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City.
- BBC SportJul 26, 2026, 10:35 AMPaddle UK chief hails GB start to LA28 qualification
The British team start their Olympic qualification campaign with third place in the medal table at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Oklahoma City.
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